2101. What Amazon Prime Day Can Teach Us About Economics
The post explores how Amazon Prime Day exemplifies price discrimination, highlighting its economic implications and strategies for maximizing profits through consumer behavior.
2102. Real Men Burn Stuff
The post critiques the political resistance to renewable energy advancements, emphasizing the economic benefits of renewables and the detrimental impact of current policies on progress.
2103. Housing July 7th Weekly Update: Inventory up 2.7% Week-over-week, Only Down 10% from 2019 Levels
Bill McBride discusses the increase in active single-family housing inventory and its comparison to previous years, highlighting trends and data from Altos Research.
2104. Why some see the dollar's drop as a sign America is losing its financial might
A discussion on the implications of the dollar's decline for America's financial dominance and investor concerns regarding its future stability.
2105. Defunct oil wells are a national problem. Finding them is the first step
Camila Domonoske discusses the issue of orphan oil and gas wells in the U.S. and the environmental risks they pose.
2106. With his tariff letters, Trump takes a radical approach to trade
Danielle Kurtzleben discusses the administration's changing plans regarding trade negotiations and the upcoming announcement of new tariff rates.
2107. Why can't we insure trees?
Ellie Katz discusses the reasons trees aren't insured like other crops and the implications of rising extreme weather events on insurance availability.
2108. Real Time Civilian Employment past Peak?
Menzie Chinn analyzes the relationship between civilian and nonfarm payroll employment, suggesting concerns if civilian employment peaks before nonfarm payrolls.
2109. The Age of Angst? Macro Implications
Menzie Chinn discusses the economic implications of policy changes affecting deficits, spending, and the impact on lower-income households' anxiety and consumption.
2110. My Weekly Reading and Viewing for July 6, 2025
David Henderson discusses immigration, economic growth, and cultural integration in Cincinnati, highlighting historical and contemporary perspectives on these issues.
2111. Inequality, Part VI: Wealth and Power
An argument that market economies create inequality, which governments can mitigate through redistribution, yet political power remains disproportionately held by the wealthy in the U.S.
2112. Trends in Educational Attainment in the U.S. Labor Force
Bill McBride discusses the relationship between educational attainment and unemployment rates in the U.S. labor force, highlighting trends and implications for the future.
2113. On Leaving Switzerland; Getting Robbed on a Train; Getting to Nerja, Spain
The author recounts experiences in Switzerland, including teaching econometrics, a suitcase theft on a train, and traveling to meet family in Spain.
2114. How to take our country back
Noah Smith reflects on the changing values in America, expressing concern over rising anger and a longing for a more tolerant society.
2115. Trade Policy Uncertainty before July 9
An argument that recent increases in trade policy uncertainty are linked to various political events and initiatives, highlighting their impact on economic conditions.
2116. Manufacturing Employment, Hours Down
Menzie Chinn discusses the decline in manufacturing employment and hours, highlighting economic indicators and the potential impact of trade deals on recovery.
2117. DOGE Was Always Doomed
Kevin Corcoran argues that DOGE's failure stems from unrealistic expectations and the inability to address significant federal spending issues, particularly in mandatory programs.
2118. Even More On Recurrence Of Truncation Without Reswitching
An argument that explores the recurrence of truncation in production techniques and the implications of parameter variations in a four-dimensional space.
2119. Health Care: Jonathan Gruber
Paul Krugman discusses Jonathan Gruber's role in the Affordable Care Act and the political challenges facing health care in America today.
2120. 'Buy now, pay later' purchases can now affect your credit score. Here's what that means
The impact of 'buy now, pay later' services on credit scores and their implications for consumers, particularly younger and lower-income individuals, is discussed.